CA AB1782

Establishes the Technology-Assisted Contact Tracing Public Accountability and Consent Terms (TACT-PACT) Act to regulate digital contact tracing systems used by businesses and public health entities in California.

Requires affirmative informed consent before collecting data, provides simple mechanisms to revoke consent at any time, and mandates deletion of personal information within 60 days of collection unless used for federally regulated research.

Mandates public reports at least every 90 days disclosing the number of individuals tracked, categories of data collected, specific public health purposes, and recipients of disclosed information.

Prohibits discrimination or penalties based on participation or nonparticipation in contact tracing and requires third-party businesses to disclose they are not affiliated with public health entities.

Establishes civil remedies for violations including injunctive relief, reasonable attorney fees, and statutory damages ranging from $100 to $500 per violation depending on willfulness and whether data disclosure occurred.